Leone Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: lee-OH-nee /liˈoʊni/
Origin: Italian; Latin
Meaning: Italian: lion; Latin: lioness
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Leone has its roots in the Latin word "leo," meaning "lion." This term was derived from the earlier Greek word "leon," which also translates to "lion." The name made its way into various languages and cultures, evolving through forms such as "Leona" in Latin and later into Italian and other Romance languages. The transition into English occurred through the influence of these languages, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names gained popularity in English-speaking regions.
Historically, the name Leone has been associated with various saints and notable figures. One significant milestone is the veneration of Saint Leo, a pope in the 5th century who is recognized for his theological contributions and leadership during a tumultuous period in the early Christian church.
His legacy was further solidified by the inclusion of his writings in major Christian texts, influencing the development of Christian doctrine. The name also appears in various historical texts and documents, reflecting its usage across different eras.
Culturally, the lion has long been a symbol of strength, courage, and nobility, which has contributed to the enduring appeal of the name Leone. In heraldry, lions are often depicted as symbols of bravery and valor, reinforcing the name's association with these qualities.
The feminine form, Leona, has also been used historically, often in connection with similar virtues. Overall, the name Leone carries a rich historical and cultural significance, embodying themes of strength and leadership that resonate through its etymological and historical journey.
Famous people named Leone
In this section, you will find notable people named Leone. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Leone who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Leone who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.
Leone Sextus is a composer best known for his work in film scoring and contemporary classical music.
Fictional characters named Leone
The following list of fictional characters named Leone is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.
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Leone is a fictional character from the manga and anime series Black Clover. He is a skilled member of the Black Bulls and plays a significant role in the story's development.
Sibling suggestions
If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Leone, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.
Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Leone. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leone was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Leone has ranked as high as #714 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Leone has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Leone is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Leone was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Leone.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | 25 | 6 |
| 2024 | 28 | 23 | 5 |
| 2023 | 35 | 25 | 10 |
| 2022 | 35 | 23 | 12 |
| 2021 | 32 | 22 | 10 |
| 2020 | 26 | 17 | 9 |
| 2019 | 26 | 21 | 5 |
| 2018 | 29 | 23 | 6 |
| 2017 | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| 2016 | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| 2015 | 32 | 24 | 8 |
| 2014 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2013 | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| 2012 | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| 2011 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| 2009 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| 2006 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1972 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1969 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1968 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1967 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1966 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1964 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1963 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1962 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1961 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1960 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1959 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1958 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1957 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1956 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1955 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1954 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1953 | 36 | 5 | 31 |
| 1952 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1951 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1950 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1949 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1948 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1947 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1946 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1945 | 41 | 6 | 35 |
| 1944 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1943 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1942 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 1941 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1940 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1939 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1938 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1937 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 1936 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 1935 | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| 1934 | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| 1933 | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| 1932 | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| 1931 | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| 1930 | 90 | 5 | 85 |
| 1929 | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| 1928 | 111 | 10 | 101 |
| 1927 | 127 | 10 | 117 |
| 1926 | 119 | 0 | 119 |
| 1925 | 148 | 0 | 148 |
| 1924 | 157 | 6 | 151 |
| 1923 | 169 | 0 | 169 |
| 1922 | 176 | 5 | 171 |
| 1921 | 195 | 0 | 195 |
| 1920 | 207 | 8 | 199 |
| 1919 | 204 | 0 | 204 |
| 1918 | 258 | 6 | 252 |
| 1917 | 222 | 5 | 217 |
| 1916 | 262 | 9 | 253 |
| 1915 | 225 | 0 | 225 |
| 1914 | 177 | 6 | 171 |
| 1913 | 167 | 0 | 167 |
| 1912 | 139 | 0 | 139 |
| 1911 | 111 | 0 | 111 |
| 1910 | 98 | 0 | 98 |
| 1909 | 98 | 0 | 98 |
| 1908 | 107 | 0 | 107 |
| 1907 | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| 1906 | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| 1905 | 102 | 0 | 102 |
| 1904 | 97 | 0 | 97 |
| 1903 | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| 1902 | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| 1901 | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| 1900 | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| 1899 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 1898 | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| 1897 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| 1896 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1895 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| 1894 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1893 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1892 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 1891 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1890 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1889 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1888 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1887 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1886 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1885 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1884 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1883 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1882 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1881 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1880 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Top States for Leone (2022)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |